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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.64 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.64 and 116.96 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.64 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.64 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.64 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 24,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.77/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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