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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 194.84 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 194.84 and 113.66 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 194.84 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/194.84 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 194.84 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 22,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145.51/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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