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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.42 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.42 and 72.59 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.42 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.42 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.42 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 15,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346.01/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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