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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 211.71 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 211.71 and 106.98 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 211.71 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/211.71 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 211.71 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 22,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648.74/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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