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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.71 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.71 and 105.10 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.71 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.71 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.71 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 22,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.59/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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