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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 194.95 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 194.95 and 118.15 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 194.95 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/194.95 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 194.95 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 23,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033.34/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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