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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.35 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.35 and 111.15 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.35 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.35 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.35 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 23,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.63/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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