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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 211.92 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 211.92 and 102.87 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 211.92 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/211.92 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 211.92 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 21,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.82/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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