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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.60 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.60 and 107.68 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.60 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.60 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.60 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 22,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892.77/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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