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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 194.64 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 194.64 and 134.12 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 194.64 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/194.64 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 194.64 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 26,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.12/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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