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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 212.28 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 212.28 and 100.81 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 212.28 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/212.28 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 212.28 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 21,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399.95/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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