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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 212.41 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 212.41 and 73.14 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 212.41 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/212.41 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 212.41 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 15,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.67/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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