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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.43 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.43 and 115.03 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.43 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.43 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.43 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 24,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320.79/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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