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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 194.94 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 194.94 and 136.35 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 194.94 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/194.94 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 194.94 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 26,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580.07/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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