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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 194.91 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 194.91 and 88.81 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 194.91 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/194.91 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 194.91 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 17,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309.96/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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