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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.72 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.72 and 60.64 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.72 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.72 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.72 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 12,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.34/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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