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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 211.61 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 211.61 and 72.60 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 211.61 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/211.61 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 211.61 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 15,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,362.89/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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