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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.90 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.90 and 101.93 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.90 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.90 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.90 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 19,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864.67/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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