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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.67 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.67 and 38.41 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.67 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.67 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.67 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 8,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130.24/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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