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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 213.29 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 213.29 and 113.34 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 213.29 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/213.29 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 213.29 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 24,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.29/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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