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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.40 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.40 and 118.14 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.40 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.40 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.40 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 24,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,974.80/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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