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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 213.21 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 213.21 and 76.93 is: 115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 213.21 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/213.21 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 213.21 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 16,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402.59/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.60

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