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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 212.98 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 212.98 and 73.38 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 212.98 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/212.98 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 212.98 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 15,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.07/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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