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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.46 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.46 and 112.32 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.46 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.46 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.46 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 23,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,750.63/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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