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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 212.38 and 38.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 212.38 and 38.89 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 212.38 = 38.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/212.38 = 38.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 212.38 × 38.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 8,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259.46/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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