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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.72 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.72 and 89.76 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.72 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.72 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.72 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 19,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.99/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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