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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 212.16 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 212.16 and 105.08 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 212.16 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/212.16 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 212.16 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 22,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293.77/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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