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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 194.72 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 194.72 and 101.96 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 194.72 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/194.72 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 194.72 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 19,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853.65/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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