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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 212.63 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 212.63 and 98.52 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 212.63 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/212.63 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 212.63 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 20,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947.02/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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