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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 194.02 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 194.02 and 130.40 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 194.02 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/194.02 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 194.02 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 25,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300.21/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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