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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.56 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.56 and 85.74 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.56 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.56 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.56 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 16,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,681.57/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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