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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.84 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.84 and 73.36 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.84 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.84 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.84 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 15,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,613.94/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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