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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 211.73 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 211.73 and 119.25 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 211.73 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/211.73 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 211.73 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 25,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248.21/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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