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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.75 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.75 and 45.64 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.75 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.75 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.75 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 9,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708.62/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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