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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.50, 196.61 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.50, 196.61 and 140.22 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 196.61 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/196.61 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 196.61 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 27,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567.95/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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