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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 212.57 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 212.57 and 55.03 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 212.57 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/212.57 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 212.57 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 11,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,697.37/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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