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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.28 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.28 and 105.66 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.28 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.28 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.28 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 22,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429.50/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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