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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 194.80 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 194.80 and 82.16 is: 113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 194.80 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/194.80 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 194.80 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 16,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004.77/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.38

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