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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.74 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.74 and 76.77 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.74 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.74 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.74 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 16,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.86/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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