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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 213 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 213 and 117.64 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 213 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/213 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 213 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 25,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057.32/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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