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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 194.92 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 194.92 and 119.31 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 194.92 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/194.92 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 194.92 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 23,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.91/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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