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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.30 and 50.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.30 and 50.26 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.30 = 50.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.30 = 50.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.30 × 50.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 10,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,670.20/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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