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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.66 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.66 and 76.93 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.66 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.66 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.66 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 16,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359.06/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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