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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.48 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.48 and 55.04 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.48 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.48 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.48 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 11,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,694.90/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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