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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 211.95 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 211.95 and 45.11 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 211.95 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/211.95 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 211.95 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 9,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560.90/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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