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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.56 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.56 and 106.56 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.56 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.56 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.56 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 22,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543.83/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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