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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 194.67 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 194.67 and 129.63 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 194.67 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/194.67 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 194.67 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 25,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.07/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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