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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.05 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.05 and 111.25 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.05 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.05 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.05 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 23,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590.56/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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