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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.82 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.82 and 118.55 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.82 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.82 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.82 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 25,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109.61/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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