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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 212.81 and 110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 212.81 and 110.01 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 212.81 = 110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/212.81 = 110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 212.81 × 110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 23,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410.68/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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