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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.22 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.22 and 98.24 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.22 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.22 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.22 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 20,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847.43/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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