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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.55 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.55 and 43.53 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.55 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.55 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.55 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 9,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208.55/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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