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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 212.81 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 212.81 and 55.22 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 212.81 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/212.81 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 212.81 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 11,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750.03/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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