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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.71 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.71 and 39.11 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.71 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.71 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.71 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 8,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318.72/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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