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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.80 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.80 and 102.38 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.80 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.80 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.80 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 19,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,943.62/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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