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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.28 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.28 and 72.32 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.28 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.28 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.28 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 15,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279.77/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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