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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.83 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.83 and 118.56 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.83 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.83 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.83 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 25,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114.56/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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