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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 212.71 and 60.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 212.71 and 60.63 is: 90.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 212.71 = 60.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/212.71 = 60.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 212.71 × 60.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 12,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896.61/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.99

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