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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 212.49 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 212.49 and 101.12 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 212.49 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/212.49 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 212.49 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 21,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486.99/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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