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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.72 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.72 and 82.10 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.72 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.72 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.72 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 15,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986.51/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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