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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.62 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.62 and 117.44 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.62 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.62 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.62 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 24,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,970.09/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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