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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 212.16 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 212.16 and 109.35 is: 163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 212.16 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/212.16 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 212.16 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 23,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.70/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.70

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