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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 212.64 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 212.64 and 105.46 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 212.64 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/212.64 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 212.64 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 22,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425.62/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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