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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 211.68 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 211.68 and 105.50 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 211.68 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/211.68 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 211.68 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 22,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332.24/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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