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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 194.52 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 194.52 and 133.89 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 194.52 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/194.52 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 194.52 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 26,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.28/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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