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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.42 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.42 and 110.50 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.42 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.42 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.42 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 23,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361.91/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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