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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.54 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.54 and 85.77 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.54 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.54 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.54 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 16,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685.27/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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