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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 212.20 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 212.20 and 90.12 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 212.20 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/212.20 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 212.20 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 19,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123.24/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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