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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 212.09 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 212.09 and 60.21 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 212.09 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/212.09 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 212.09 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 12,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.64/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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