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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 194.78 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 194.78 and 85.14 is: 117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 194.78 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/194.78 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 194.78 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 16,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582.17/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.48

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