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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 212.66 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 212.66 and 107.65 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 212.66 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/212.66 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 212.66 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 22,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892.98/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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