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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.82 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.82 and 64.86 is: 97.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.82 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.82 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.82 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 13,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.46/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.26

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