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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.86 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.86 and 55.78 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.86 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.86 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.86 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 11,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,817.55/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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