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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 212.52 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 212.52 and 101.15 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 212.52 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/212.52 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 212.52 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 21,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,496.51/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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