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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.69 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.69 and 54.53 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.69 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.69 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.69 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 11,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543.46/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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