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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 194.61 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 194.61 and 116.55 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 194.61 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/194.61 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 194.61 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 22,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681.80/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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