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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.88 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.88 and 77.76 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.88 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.88 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.88 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 16,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,553.55/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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