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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 212.14 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 212.14 and 54.75 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 212.14 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/212.14 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 212.14 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 11,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,614.67/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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