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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 212.67 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 212.67 and 98.58 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 212.67 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/212.67 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 212.67 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 20,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,965.01/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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