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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.36 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.36 and 60.62 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.36 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.36 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.36 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 12,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,873.26/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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