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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 211.78 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 211.78 and 64.13 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 211.78 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/211.78 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 211.78 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 13,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581.66/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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