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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.49 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.49 and 76.61 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.49 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.49 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.49 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 16,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.51/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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