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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 211.93 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 211.93 and 54.60 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 211.93 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/211.93 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 211.93 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 11,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,571.38/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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