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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 212.27 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 212.27 and 112.70 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 212.27 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/212.27 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 212.27 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 23,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922.80/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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