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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.41 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.41 and 115.81 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.41 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.41 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.41 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 24,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599.20/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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