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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 194.90 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 194.90 and 101.94 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 194.90 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/194.90 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 194.90 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 19,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.11/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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