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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.66 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.66 and 64.76 is: 97.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.66 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.66 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.66 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 13,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770.47/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.16

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