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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 212.31 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 212.31 and 50.27 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 212.31 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/212.31 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 212.31 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 10,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672.82/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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