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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 194.75 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 194.75 and 114.93 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 194.75 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/194.75 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 194.75 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 22,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382.62/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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