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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.61, 212.55 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.61, 212.55 and 73.18 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.61 : 212.55 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.61/212.55 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.61x = 212.55 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.61x = 15,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554.41/141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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