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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 194.62 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 194.62 and 134.05 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 194.62 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/194.62 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 194.62 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 26,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087.99/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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