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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 210.81 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 210.81 and 113.52 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 210.81 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/210.81 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 210.81 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 23,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.15/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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