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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.67 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.67 and 113.82 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.67 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.67 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.67 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 24,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093.02/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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