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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.48 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.48 and 112.75 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.48 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.48 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.48 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 23,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956.56/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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