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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 211.51 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 211.51 and 72.47 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 211.51 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/211.51 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 211.51 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 15,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328.48/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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