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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.92 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.92 and 99.12 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.92 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.92 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.92 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 21,104.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.63/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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