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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.32 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.32 and 114.88 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.32 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.32 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.32 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 22,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323.48/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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