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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 211.76 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 211.76 and 43.67 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 211.76 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/211.76 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 211.76 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 9,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247.34/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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