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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 194.75 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 194.75 and 117.75 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 194.75 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/194.75 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 194.75 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 22,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.81/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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