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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 211.56 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 211.56 and 54.35 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 211.56 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/211.56 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 211.56 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 11,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,497.23/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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