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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.42 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.42 and 76.64 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.42 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.42 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.42 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 16,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279.00/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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