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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 193.62 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 193.62 and 136.14 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 193.62 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/193.62 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 193.62 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 26,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.43/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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