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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 194.70 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 194.70 and 113.73 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 194.70 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/194.70 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 194.70 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 22,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.23/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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