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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.50 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.50 and 38.30 is: 57.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.50 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.50 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.50 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 8,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.39/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.44

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