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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 212.44 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 212.44 and 105.52 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 212.44 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/212.44 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 212.44 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 22,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416.67/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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