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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.69 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.69 and 73.34 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.69 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.69 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.69 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 15,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599.12/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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