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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 212.85 and 39.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 212.85 and 39.21 is: 58.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 212.85 = 39.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/212.85 = 39.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 212.85 × 39.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 8,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344.78/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.81

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