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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.43 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.43 and 45.43 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.43 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.43 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.43 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 9,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650.69/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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