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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 211.83 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 211.83 and 112.68 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 211.83 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/211.83 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 211.83 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 23,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869.00/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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