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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.50, 212.16 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.50, 212.16 and 100.82 is: 151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 212.16 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/212.16 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 212.16 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 21,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.97/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.17

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