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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 212.47 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 212.47 and 60.55 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 212.47 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/212.47 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 212.47 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 12,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864.38/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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