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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 212.87 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 212.87 and 60.67 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 212.87 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/212.87 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 212.87 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 12,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914.82/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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