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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.82 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.82 and 60.02 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.82 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.82 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.82 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 12,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.08/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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