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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 194.56 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 194.56 and 120.34 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 194.56 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/194.56 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 194.56 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 23,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413.35/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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