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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 212.51 and 50.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 212.51 and 50.31 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 212.51 = 50.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/212.51 = 50.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 212.51 × 50.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 10,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,691.50/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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