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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.82 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.82 and 85.98 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.82 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.82 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.82 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 16,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,750.62/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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