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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.52 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.52 and 103.25 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.52 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.52 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.52 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 21,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942.69/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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