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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 212.39 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 212.39 and 119.15 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 212.39 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/212.39 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 212.39 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 25,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306.27/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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