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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.04 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.04 and 115.98 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.04 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.04 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.04 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 24,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592.40/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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