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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.31 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.31 and 73.12 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.31 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.31 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.31 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 15,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524.11/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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