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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 194.41 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 194.41 and 134.82 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 194.41 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/194.41 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 194.41 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 26,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210.02/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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