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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 211.92 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 211.92 and 102.88 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 211.92 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/211.92 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 211.92 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 21,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802.33/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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