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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.79 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.79 and 82.94 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.79 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.79 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.79 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 16,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154.91/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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