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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.43, 211.59 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.43, 211.59 and 107.29 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.43 : 211.59 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.43/211.59 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.43x = 211.59 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.43x = 22,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.49/141.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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