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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 212.02 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 212.02 and 100.54 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 212.02 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/212.02 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 212.02 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 21,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316.50/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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