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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 212.12 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 212.12 and 72.85 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 212.12 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/212.12 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 212.12 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 15,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452.72/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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