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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.25 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.25 and 119.01 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.25 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.25 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.25 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 25,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.76/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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