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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.53 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.53 and 79.44 is: 119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.53 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.53 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.53 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 16,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803.94/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.06

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