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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 211.99 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 211.99 and 45.14 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 211.99 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/211.99 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 211.99 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 9,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.46/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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