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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 194.46 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 194.46 and 114.77 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 194.46 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/194.46 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 194.46 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 22,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318.17/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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