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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 211.85 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 211.85 and 64.22 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 211.85 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/211.85 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 211.85 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 13,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605.38/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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