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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 212.52 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 212.52 and 114.38 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 212.52 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/212.52 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 212.52 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 24,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.04/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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