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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.54 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.54 and 76.17 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.54 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.54 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.54 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 16,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.24/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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