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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.43, 211.74 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.43, 211.74 and 104.80 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.43 : 211.74 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.43/211.74 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.43x = 211.74 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.43x = 22,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.35/141.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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