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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.82 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.82 and 116.22 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.82 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.82 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.82 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 24,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,733.94/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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