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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 194.18 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 194.18 and 136.26 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 194.18 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/194.18 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 194.18 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 26,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458.29/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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