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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.35 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.35 and 72.41 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.35 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.35 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.35 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 15,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302.53/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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