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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.50 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.50 and 89.88 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.50 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.50 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.50 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 19,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.62/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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