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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.26 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.26 and 111.07 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.26 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.26 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.26 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 23,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,575.72/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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