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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.74 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.74 and 60.02 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.74 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.74 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.74 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 12,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.63/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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