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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 212.52 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 212.52 and 119 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 212.52 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/212.52 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 212.52 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 25,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289.88/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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