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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.42, 211.77 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.42, 211.77 and 118.54 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.42 : 211.77 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.42/211.77 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.42x = 211.77 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.42x = 25,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.56/141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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