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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 212.13 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 212.13 and 45.23 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 212.13 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/212.13 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 212.13 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 9,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594.64/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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