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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 212.06 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 212.06 and 102.82 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 212.06 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/212.06 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 212.06 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 21,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.01/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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