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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.19 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.19 and 105.43 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.19 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.19 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.19 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 22,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.19/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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