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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.56 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.56 and 114.86 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.56 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.56 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.56 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 22,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347.16/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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