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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.56 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.56 and 64.10 is: 96.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.56 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.56 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.56 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 13,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.00/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.04

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