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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.84 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.84 and 88.80 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.84 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.84 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.84 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 17,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301.79/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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