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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 212.11 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 212.11 and 76.49 is: 114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 212.11 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/212.11 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 212.11 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 16,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,225.02/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.63

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