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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 211.86 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 211.86 and 110.79 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 211.86 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/211.86 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 211.86 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 23,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,471.97/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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