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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 212.36 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 212.36 and 44.09 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 212.36 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/212.36 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 212.36 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 9,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363.59/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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