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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.52 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.52 and 109.34 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.52 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.52 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.52 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 23,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.87/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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