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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 212.08 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 212.08 and 112.46 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 212.08 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/212.08 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 212.08 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 23,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.52/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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