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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.43, 211.93 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.43, 211.93 and 98.18 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.43 : 211.93 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.43/211.93 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.43x = 211.93 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.43x = 20,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.99/141.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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