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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 211.89 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 211.89 and 111.04 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 211.89 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/211.89 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 211.89 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 23,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.27/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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