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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 196.77 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 196.77 and 139.38 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 196.77 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/196.77 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 196.77 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 27,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425.80/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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