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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.62 and 82.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.62 and 82.03 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.62 = 82.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.62 = 82.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.62 × 82.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 15,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964.68/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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