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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.01, 194.57 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.01, 194.57 and 82.01 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.01 : 194.57 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.01/194.57 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.01x = 194.57 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.01x = 15,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,956.69/141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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