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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 211.93 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 211.93 and 38.58 is: 57.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 211.93 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/211.93 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 211.93 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 8,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175.59/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.86

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