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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 212.12 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 212.12 and 119.59 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 212.12 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/212.12 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 212.12 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 25,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.62/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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