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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.68 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.68 and 114 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.68 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.68 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.68 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 24,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,131.52/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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