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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 212.15 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 212.15 and 107.13 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 212.15 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/212.15 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 212.15 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 22,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727.09/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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