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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.66, 211.52 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.66, 211.52 and 114.32 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.66 : 211.52 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.66/211.52 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.66x = 211.52 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.66x = 24,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180.97/141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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