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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 212.56 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 212.56 and 98.52 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 212.56 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/212.56 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 212.56 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 20,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941.41/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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