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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 212.30 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 212.30 and 76.55 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 212.30 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/212.30 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 212.30 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 16,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250.19/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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