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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 255.14 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 255.14 and 141.13 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 255.14 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/255.14 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 255.14 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 36,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.20/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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