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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.68 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.68 and 44.30 is: 66.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.68 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.68 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.68 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 9,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422.14/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.44

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