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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 211.81 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 211.81 and 89.87 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 211.81 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/211.81 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 211.81 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 19,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,035.36/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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