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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 211.71 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 211.71 and 105.14 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 211.71 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/211.71 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 211.71 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 22,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.19/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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