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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 212.05 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 212.05 and 60.19 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 212.05 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/212.05 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 212.05 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 12,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.83/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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