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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 210.96 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 210.96 and 119.58 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 210.96 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/210.96 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 210.96 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 25,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226.60/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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