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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 211.98 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 211.98 and 76.35 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 211.98 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/211.98 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 211.98 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 16,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,184.67/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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