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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.42, 212.33 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.42, 212.33 and 111.31 is: 167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.42 : 212.33 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.42/212.33 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.42x = 212.33 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.42x = 23,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634.45/141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.12

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