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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.63 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.63 and 111.96 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.63 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.63 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.63 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 21,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,790.22/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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