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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.83 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.83 and 91.46 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.83 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.83 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.83 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 17,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819.41/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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