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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 194.87 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 194.87 and 110.16 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 194.87 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/194.87 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 194.87 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 21,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,467.15/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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