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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.74 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.74 and 50.50 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.74 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.74 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.74 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 10,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,743.37/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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