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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.62 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.62 and 119.35 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.62 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.62 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.62 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 25,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255.79/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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