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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 194.77 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 194.77 and 99.95 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 194.77 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/194.77 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 194.77 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 19,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.26/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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