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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.64 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.64 and 82.05 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.64 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.64 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.64 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 15,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970.21/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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