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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.40 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.40 and 105.01 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.40 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.40 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.40 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 22,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303.59/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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