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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 212.16 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 212.16 and 45.28 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 212.16 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/212.16 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 212.16 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 9,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606.60/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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