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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.43 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.43 and 99.92 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.43 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.43 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.43 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 21,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.09/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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