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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.48 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.48 and 64.65 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.48 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.48 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.48 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 13,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,736.51/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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