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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 211.68 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 211.68 and 76.08 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 211.68 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/211.68 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 211.68 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 16,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.61/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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