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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 212.25 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 212.25 and 76.52 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 212.25 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/212.25 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 212.25 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 16,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241.37/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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