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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 194.92 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 194.92 and 97.64 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 194.92 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/194.92 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 194.92 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 19,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031.99/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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