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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.65 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.65 and 59.94 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.65 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.65 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.65 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 12,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.30/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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