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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 211.82 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 211.82 and 107.33 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 211.82 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/211.82 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 211.82 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 22,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733.04/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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