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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 194.93 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 194.93 and 130.73 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 194.93 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/194.93 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 194.93 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 25,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,482.55/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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