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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 194.83 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 194.83 and 114.90 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 194.83 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/194.83 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 194.83 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 22,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386.69/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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