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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.22 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.22 and 116.57 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.22 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.22 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.22 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 24,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620.28/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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