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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.58 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.58 and 54.39 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.58 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.58 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.58 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 11,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507.84/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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