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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.68 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.68 and 104.63 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.68 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.68 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.68 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 22,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.02/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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