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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.60 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.60 and 59.91 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.60 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.60 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.60 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 12,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675.90/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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