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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.16 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.16 and 112.62 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.16 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.16 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.16 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 23,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893.46/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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