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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.01, 211.35 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.01, 211.35 and 119.23 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.01 : 211.35 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.01/211.35 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.01x = 211.35 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.01x = 25,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199.26/141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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