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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.77 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.77 and 85.91 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.77 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.77 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.77 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 16,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732.69/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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