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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.71 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.71 and 76.18 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.71 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.71 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.71 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 16,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.07/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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