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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.78 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.78 and 85.88 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.78 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.78 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.78 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 16,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.71/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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