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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 194.69 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 194.69 and 131.32 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 194.69 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/194.69 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 194.69 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 25,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565.06/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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