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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.56 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.56 and 72.69 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.56 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.56 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.56 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 15,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,378.30/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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