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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 212.44 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 212.44 and 105.08 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 212.44 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/212.44 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 212.44 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 22,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323.20/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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