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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.77 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.77 and 117.06 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.77 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.77 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.77 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 24,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,789.80/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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