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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 211.87 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 211.87 and 64.25 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 211.87 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/211.87 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 211.87 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 13,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612.65/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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