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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.40 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.40 and 103.14 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.40 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.40 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.40 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 21,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,906.94/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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