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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 212.35 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 212.35 and 89.99 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 212.35 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/212.35 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 212.35 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 19,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109.68/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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