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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 212.40 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 212.40 and 45.45 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 212.40 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/212.40 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 212.40 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 9,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.58/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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