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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.84 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.84 and 99.77 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.84 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.84 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.84 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 19,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437.71/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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