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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 212.50 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 212.50 and 114.72 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 212.50 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/212.50 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 212.50 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 24,378
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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