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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 212.28 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 212.28 and 76.44 is: 114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 212.28 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/212.28 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 212.28 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 16,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226.68/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.69

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