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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 213.12 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 213.12 and 114.72 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 213.12 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/213.12 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 213.12 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 24,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.13/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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