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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.78 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.78 and 59.98 is: 89.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.78 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.78 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.78 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 12,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.56/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.95

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