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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 194.94 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 194.94 and 113.74 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 194.94 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/194.94 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 194.94 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 22,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.48/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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