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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 211.79 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 211.79 and 45 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 211.79 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/211.79 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 211.79 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 9,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530.66/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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