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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 194.78 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 194.78 and 113.60 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 194.78 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/194.78 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 194.78 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 22,127.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127.01/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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