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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 211.29 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 211.29 and 115.48 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 211.29 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/211.29 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 211.29 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 24,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,399.77/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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