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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 194.36 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 194.36 and 113.04 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 194.36 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/194.36 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 194.36 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 21,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970.45/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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