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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.84 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.84 and 76.28 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.84 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.84 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.84 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 16,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159.16/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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