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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 211.58 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 211.58 and 124.02 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 211.58 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/211.58 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 211.58 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 26,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.53/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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