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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 194.81 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 194.81 and 85.91 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 194.81 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/194.81 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 194.81 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 16,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735.82/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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