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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.61 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.61 and 72.28 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.61 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.61 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.61 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 15,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367.45/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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