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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.92 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.92 and 89.50 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.92 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.92 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.92 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 17,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445.34/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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