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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 194.66 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 194.66 and 135.94 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 194.66 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/194.66 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 194.66 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 26,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462.08/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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