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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.47, 212.17 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.47, 212.17 and 96.10 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.47 : 212.17 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.47/212.17 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.47x = 212.17 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.47x = 20,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389.54/141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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