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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.54 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.54 and 109.01 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.54 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.54 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.54 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 23,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.38/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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