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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.68 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.68 and 89.76 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.68 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.68 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.68 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 19,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.40/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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