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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.76 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.76 and 73.39 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.76 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.76 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.76 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 15,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614.46/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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