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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 194.99 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 194.99 and 99.90 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 194.99 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/194.99 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 194.99 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 19,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478.53/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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