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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.60 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.60 and 119.22 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.60 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.60 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.60 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 23,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.21/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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