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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.05, 194.61 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.05, 194.61 and 82.82 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.05 : 194.61 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.05/194.61 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.05x = 194.61 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.05x = 16,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117.60/141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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