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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.85 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.85 and 117.90 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.85 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.85 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.85 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 25,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.02/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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