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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.92 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.92 and 60.26 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.92 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.92 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.92 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 12,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770.30/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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