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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 212.84 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 212.84 and 76.83 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 212.84 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/212.84 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 212.84 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 16,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.11/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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