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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.97 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.97 and 50.65 is: 76.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.97 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.97 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.97 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 10,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,786.93/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.00

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