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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.45 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.45 and 111.26 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.45 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.45 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.45 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 23,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.57/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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