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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.53 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.53 and 110.55 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.53 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.53 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.53 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 23,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384.64/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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