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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 212.96 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 212.96 and 107.66 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 212.96 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/212.96 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 212.96 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 22,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928.08/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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