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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 212.81 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 212.81 and 107.33 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 212.81 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/212.81 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 212.81 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 22,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839.30/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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