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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.88 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.88 and 76.05 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.88 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.88 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.88 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 16,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.47/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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