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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.60 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.60 and 115.44 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.60 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.60 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.60 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 24,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427.10/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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