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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.13 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.13 and 106.75 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.13 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.13 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.13 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 22,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644.08/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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