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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 194.84 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 194.84 and 82.97 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 194.84 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/194.84 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 194.84 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 16,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.57/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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