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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.42, 211.76 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.42, 211.76 and 113.85 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.42 : 211.76 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.42/211.76 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.42x = 211.76 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.42x = 24,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.31/141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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