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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 211.75 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 211.75 and 45.01 is: 67.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 211.75 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/211.75 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 211.75 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 9,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529.70/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.46

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