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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 212.84 and 55.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 212.84 and 55.21 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 212.84 = 55.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/212.84 = 55.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 212.84 × 55.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 11,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750.90/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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