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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.53 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.53 and 59.91 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.53 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.53 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.53 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 12,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.76/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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