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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.70 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.70 and 59.96 is: 89.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.70 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.70 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.70 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 12,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,693.53/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.95

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