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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.40 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.40 and 114.76 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.40 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.40 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.40 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 24,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375.02/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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