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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.40 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.40 and 45.38 is: 68.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.40 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.40 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.40 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 9,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.71/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.07

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