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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.29 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.29 and 113.57 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.29 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.29 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.29 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 23,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,995.15/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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