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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.41 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.41 and 115.01 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.41 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.41 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.41 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 24,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314.26/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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