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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 211.13 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 211.13 and 120.03 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 211.13 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/211.13 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 211.13 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 25,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341.33/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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