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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 212.66 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 212.66 and 107.47 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 212.66 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/212.66 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 212.66 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 22,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854.57/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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