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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.96 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.96 and 107.74 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.96 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.96 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.96 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 22,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943.77/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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