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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 212.56 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 212.56 and 101.41 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 212.56 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/212.56 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 212.56 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 21,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.71/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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