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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 211.38 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 211.38 and 118.06 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 211.38 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/211.38 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 211.38 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 24,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,955.52/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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