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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.64 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.64 and 117.64 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.64 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.64 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.64 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 24,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897.33/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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