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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 212.08 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 212.08 and 64.26 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 212.08 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/212.08 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 212.08 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 13,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.50/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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