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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 194.51 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 194.51 and 133.99 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 194.51 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/194.51 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 194.51 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 26,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062.39/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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