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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 212.46 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 212.46 and 107.47 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 212.46 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/212.46 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 212.46 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 22,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833.08/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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