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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 212.76 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 212.76 and 116.16 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 212.76 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/212.76 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 212.76 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 24,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,714.20/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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