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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 194.87 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 194.87 and 116.73 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 194.87 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/194.87 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 194.87 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 22,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747.18/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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