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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 212.97 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 212.97 and 73.42 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 212.97 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/212.97 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 212.97 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 15,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.26/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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