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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 193.90 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 193.90 and 141.12 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 193.90 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/193.90 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 193.90 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 27,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363.17/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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