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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.88 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.88 and 116.28 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.88 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.88 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.88 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 22,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.65/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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