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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.34 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.34 and 104.36 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.34 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.34 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.34 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 22,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055.44/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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