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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 211.81 and 76.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 211.81 and 76.09 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 211.81 = 76.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/211.81 = 76.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 211.81 × 76.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 16,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,116.98/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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