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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 196.48 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 196.48 and 139.44 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 196.48 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/196.48 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 196.48 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 27,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397.17/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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