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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212 and 113.28 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 24,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.36/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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