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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 194.74 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 194.74 and 113.48 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 194.74 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/194.74 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 194.74 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 22,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.10/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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