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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 210.77 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 210.77 and 108.58 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 210.77 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/210.77 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 210.77 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 22,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.41/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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