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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 194 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 194 and 139.36 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 194 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/194 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 194 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 27,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.84/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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