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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.50 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.50 and 113.87 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.50 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.50 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.50 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 24,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,082.45/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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