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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 212.97 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 212.97 and 44.48 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 212.97 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/212.97 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 212.97 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 9,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472.11/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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