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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.36 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.36 and 89.67 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.36 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.36 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.36 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 18,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952.65/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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