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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.14 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.14 and 118.28 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.14 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.14 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.14 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 24,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,973.64/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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