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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.50, 212.34 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.50, 212.34 and 110.72 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 212.34 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/212.34 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 212.34 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 23,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,510.28/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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