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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 212.03 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 212.03 and 112.49 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 212.03 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/212.03 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 212.03 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 23,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849.63/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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