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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 211.93 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 211.93 and 119.68 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 211.93 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/211.93 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 211.93 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 25,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.95/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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