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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.47, 212.24 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.47, 212.24 and 76.50 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.47 : 212.24 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.47/212.24 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.47x = 212.24 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.47x = 16,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.98/141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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