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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.83 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.83 and 45.03 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.83 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.83 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.83 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 9,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.70/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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