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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.12 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.12 and 45.26 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.12 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.12 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.12 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 9,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599.60/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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