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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 211.62 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 211.62 and 118.46 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 211.62 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/211.62 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 211.62 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 25,068.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068.51/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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