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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 212.25 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 212.25 and 119.86 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 212.25 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/212.25 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 212.25 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 25,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.29/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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