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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 194.76 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 194.76 and 115.04 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 194.76 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/194.76 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 194.76 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 22,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405.19/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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