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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 212.56 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 212.56 and 55.11 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 212.56 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/212.56 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 212.56 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 11,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.84/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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