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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.31, 211.77 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.31, 211.77 and 110.88 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.31 : 211.77 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.31/211.77 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.31x = 211.77 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.31x = 23,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,481.06/141.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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