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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.14 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.14 and 100.40 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.14 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.14 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.14 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 21,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298.86/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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