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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 194.04 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 194.04 and 139.44 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 194.04 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/194.04 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 194.04 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 27,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.94/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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