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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.86 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.86 and 89.90 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.86 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.86 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.86 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 19,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.15/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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