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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.60 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.60 and 81.98 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.60 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.60 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.60 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 15,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953.31/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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