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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 212.68 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 212.68 and 60.64 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 212.68 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/212.68 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 212.68 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 12,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896.92/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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