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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.41 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.41 and 54.30 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.41 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.41 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.41 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 11,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,479.56/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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