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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 211.86 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 211.86 and 118.59 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 211.86 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/211.86 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 211.86 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 25,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124.48/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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