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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.47 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.47 and 114.10 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.47 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.47 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.47 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 24,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128.73/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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