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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 212.65 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 212.65 and 73.27 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 212.65 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/212.65 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 212.65 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 15,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580.15/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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