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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 194.95 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 194.95 and 111.80 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 194.95 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/194.95 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 194.95 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 21,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.10/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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