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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 211.65 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 211.65 and 58.92 is: 88.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 211.65 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/211.65 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 211.65 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 12,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.42/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.33

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