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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 211.95 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 211.95 and 115.83 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 211.95 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/211.95 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 211.95 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 24,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550.17/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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