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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.63 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.63 and 59.88 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.63 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.63 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.63 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 12,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671.37/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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