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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.22 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.22 and 73.10 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.22 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.22 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.22 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 15,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512.22/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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