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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 211.90 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 211.90 and 114.49 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 211.90 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/211.90 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 211.90 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 24,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259.86/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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