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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.81 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.81 and 45.02 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.81 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.81 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.81 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 9,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535.69/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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