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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 212.10 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 212.10 and 60.14 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 212.10 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/212.10 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 212.10 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 12,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755.69/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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