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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 212.80 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 212.80 and 39.15 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 212.80 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/212.80 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 212.80 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 8,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330.06/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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