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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.91 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.91 and 94.58 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.91 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.91 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.91 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 18,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,434.59/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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