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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 211.79 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 211.79 and 108.51 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 211.79 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/211.79 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 211.79 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 22,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.33/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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