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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.65 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.65 and 105.22 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.65 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.65 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.65 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 22,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269.81/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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