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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 212.49 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 212.49 and 118.62 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 212.49 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/212.49 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 212.49 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 25,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205.56/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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