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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.44 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.44 and 96.14 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.44 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.44 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.44 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 20,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422.85/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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