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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.70 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.70 and 73.43 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.70 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.70 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.70 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 15,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618.56/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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