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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.05, 211.53 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.05, 211.53 and 59.88 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.05 : 211.53 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.05/211.53 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.05x = 211.53 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.05x = 12,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.42/141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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