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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 213.03 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 213.03 and 113.62 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 213.03 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/213.03 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 213.03 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 24,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204.47/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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