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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 212.36 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 212.36 and 98.31 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 212.36 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/212.36 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 212.36 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 20,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877.42/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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