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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.60 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.60 and 113.08 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.60 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.60 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.60 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 24,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.18/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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