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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 211.91 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 211.91 and 100.88 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 211.91 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/211.91 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 211.91 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 21,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377.48/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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