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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 212.69 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 212.69 and 45.57 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 212.69 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/212.69 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 212.69 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 9,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690.99/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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