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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 212.57 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 212.57 and 73.51 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 212.57 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/212.57 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 212.57 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 15,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625.65/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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