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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 212.88 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 212.88 and 76.92 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 212.88 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/212.88 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 212.88 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 16,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.79/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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