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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 211.77 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 211.77 and 106.88 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 211.77 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/211.77 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 211.77 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 22,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633.44/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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