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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 194.82 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 194.82 and 82.92 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 194.82 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/194.82 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 194.82 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 16,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154.47/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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