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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 196.02 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 196.02 and 134.28 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 196.02 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/196.02 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 196.02 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 26,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322.07/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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