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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.77 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.77 and 54.56 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.77 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.77 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.77 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 11,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554.17/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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