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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.07 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.07 and 64.29 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.07 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.07 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.07 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 13,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,633.82/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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