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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.69 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.69 and 82.07 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.69 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.69 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.69 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 15,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976.82/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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