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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 212.49 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 212.49 and 101.23 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 212.49 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/212.49 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 212.49 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 21,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.36/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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