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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.89 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.89 and 82.23 is: 113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.89 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.89 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.89 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 16,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.80/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.48

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