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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 211.41 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 211.41 and 116.55 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 211.41 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/211.41 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 211.41 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 24,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639.84/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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