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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.94 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.94 and 90.77 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.94 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.94 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.94 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 17,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693.73/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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