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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 213.10 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 213.10 and 76.95 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 213.10 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/213.10 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 213.10 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 16,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,398.05/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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