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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 194.68 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 194.68 and 82.86 is: 114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 194.68 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/194.68 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 194.68 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 16,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131.18/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.36

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