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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.70 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.70 and 50.52 is: 75.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.70 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.70 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.70 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 10,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745.60/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.80

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