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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.73 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.73 and 73.48 is: 110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.73 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.73 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.73 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 15,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.40/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.13

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