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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 212.77 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 212.77 and 60.67 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 212.77 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/212.77 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 212.77 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 12,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908.76/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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