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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.92 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.92 and 38.57 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.92 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.92 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.92 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 8,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173.74/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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