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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 212.79 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 212.79 and 101.16 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 212.79 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/212.79 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 212.79 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 21,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525.84/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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