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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.46 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.46 and 44.78 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.46 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.46 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.46 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 9,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469.18/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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