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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 194.98 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 194.98 and 99.88 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 194.98 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/194.98 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 194.98 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 19,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,474.60/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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