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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.48 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.48 and 45.44 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.48 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.48 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.48 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 9,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655.09/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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