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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 212.34 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 212.34 and 38.86 is: 58.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 212.34 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/212.34 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 212.34 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 8,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.76/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.29

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