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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.49 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.49 and 82.80 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.49 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.49 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.49 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 16,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103.77/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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