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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 211.92 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 211.92 and 76.31 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 211.92 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/211.92 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 211.92 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 16,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171.62/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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