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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 212.71 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 212.71 and 76.98 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 212.71 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/212.71 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 212.71 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 16,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.70/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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