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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 212.80 and 64.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 212.80 and 64.84 is: 97.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 212.80 = 64.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/212.80 = 64.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 212.80 × 64.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 13,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797.95/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.18

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