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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 211.86 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 211.86 and 105.45 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 211.86 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/211.86 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 211.86 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 22,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340.64/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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