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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 211.37 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 211.37 and 97.74 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 211.37 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/211.37 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 211.37 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 20,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.82/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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