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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 211.92 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 211.92 and 45.09 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 211.92 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/211.92 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 211.92 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 9,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.47/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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