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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 212.43 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 212.43 and 60.47 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 212.43 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/212.43 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 212.43 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 12,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.64/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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