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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.37, 194.94 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.37, 194.94 and 99.91 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.37 : 194.94 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.37/194.94 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.37x = 194.94 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.37x = 19,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476.46/141.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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