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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 194.55 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 194.55 and 116.34 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 194.55 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/194.55 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 194.55 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 22,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633.44/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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