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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 194.96 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 194.96 and 129.66 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 194.96 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/194.96 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 194.96 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 25,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.51/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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