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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 211.89 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 211.89 and 72.92 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 211.89 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/211.89 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 211.89 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 15,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451.02/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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