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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 211.64 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 211.64 and 98.64 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 211.64 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/211.64 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 211.64 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 20,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.17/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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