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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 196.41 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 196.41 and 135.94 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 196.41 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/196.41 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 196.41 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 26,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,699.98/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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