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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.63 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.63 and 82.85 is: 114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.63 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.63 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.63 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 16,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.71/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.29

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