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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 194.82 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 194.82 and 113.34 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 194.82 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/194.82 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 194.82 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 22,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.90/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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