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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.61 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.61 and 64.13 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.61 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.61 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.61 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 13,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,569.17/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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