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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 194.97 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 194.97 and 82.27 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 194.97 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/194.97 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 194.97 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 16,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040.12/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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