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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 211.86 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 211.86 and 72.93 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 211.86 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/211.86 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 211.86 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 15,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450.95/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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