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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 211.72 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 211.72 and 101.04 is: 151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 211.72 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/211.72 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 211.72 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 21,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.19/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.16

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