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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.56 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.56 and 114.72 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.56 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.56 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.56 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 24,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,384.88/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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