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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.52 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.52 and 59.76 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.52 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.52 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.52 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 12,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641.26/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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