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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.23 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.23 and 108.42 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.23 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.23 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.23 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 22,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.56/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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