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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.84 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.84 and 72.61 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.84 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.84 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.84 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 15,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380.99/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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