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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 212.60 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 212.60 and 45.54 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 212.60 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/212.60 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 212.60 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 9,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682.11/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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