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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 194.97 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 194.97 and 118.26 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 194.97 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/194.97 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 194.97 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 23,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057.15/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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