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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.77 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.77 and 118.52 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.77 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.77 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.77 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 25,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098.98/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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