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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.76 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.76 and 77.67 is: 116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.76 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.76 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.76 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 16,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525.07/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.51

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