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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.40 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.40 and 111.30 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.40 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.40 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.40 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 23,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640.12/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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