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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 212.24 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 212.24 and 114.50 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 212.24 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/212.24 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 212.24 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 24,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299.85/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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