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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 194.88 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 194.88 and 115.26 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 194.88 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/194.88 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 194.88 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 22,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461.87/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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