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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 212.08 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 212.08 and 76.29 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 212.08 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/212.08 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 212.08 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 16,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.58/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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