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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 212.57 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 212.57 and 73.15 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 212.57 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/212.57 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 212.57 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 15,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.50/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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