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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 211.72 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 211.72 and 76.26 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 211.72 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/211.72 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 211.72 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 16,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.77/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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