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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.06 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.06 and 72.93 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.06 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.06 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.06 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 15,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465.54/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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