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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 212.95 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 212.95 and 44.44 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 212.95 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/212.95 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 212.95 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 9,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463.65/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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