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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.40 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.40 and 111.84 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.40 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.40 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.40 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 21,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.70/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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