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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 194.42 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 194.42 and 124.98 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 194.42 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/194.42 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 194.42 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 24,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298.61/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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