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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.66 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.66 and 82.88 is: 114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.66 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.66 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.66 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 16,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133.42/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.36

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