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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.61, 212.51 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.61, 212.51 and 64.59 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.61 : 212.51 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.61/212.51 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.61x = 212.51 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.61x = 13,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726.02/141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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