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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.41 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.41 and 104.37 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.41 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.41 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.41 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 22,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064.86/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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