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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.38 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.38 and 110.68 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.38 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.38 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.38 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 23,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395.54/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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