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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.68 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.68 and 64.20 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.68 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.68 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.68 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 13,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.86/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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