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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 194.22 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 194.22 and 129.22 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 194.22 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/194.22 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 194.22 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 25,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097.11/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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