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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.24 and 107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.24 and 107.67 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.24 = 107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.24 = 107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.24 × 107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 22,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850.28/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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