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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.91 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.91 and 76.16 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.91 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.91 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.91 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 16,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137.63/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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