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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 194.94 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 194.94 and 110.21 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 194.94 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/194.94 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 194.94 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 21,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483.36/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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