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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 211.46 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 211.46 and 106.86 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 211.46 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/211.46 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 211.46 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 22,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.08/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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