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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 211.98 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 211.98 and 38.63 is: 57.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 211.98 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/211.98 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 211.98 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 8,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188.44/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.94

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