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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.70 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.70 and 54.46 is: 81.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.70 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.70 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.70 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 11,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528.09/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.67

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