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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.62 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.62 and 44.91 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.62 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.62 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.62 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 9,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503.85/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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