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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 194.94 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 194.94 and 113.58 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 194.94 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/194.94 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 194.94 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 22,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141.29/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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