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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.53 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.53 and 97.26 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.53 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.53 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.53 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 20,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572.92/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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