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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 213.21 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 213.21 and 76.94 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 213.21 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/213.21 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 213.21 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 16,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403.31/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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