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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 211.72 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 211.72 and 113.49 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 211.72 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/211.72 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 211.72 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 24,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026.48/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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