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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 212.33 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 212.33 and 38.84 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 212.33 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/212.33 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 212.33 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 8,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245.64/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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