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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 212.40 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 212.40 and 114.60 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 212.40 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/212.40 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 212.40 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 24,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,341.04/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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