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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 194.79 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 194.79 and 82.95 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 194.79 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/194.79 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 194.79 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 16,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157.83/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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