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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 211.68 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 211.68 and 55.64 is: 83.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 211.68 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/211.68 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 211.68 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 11,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777.88/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.44

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