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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.47, 212.19 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.47, 212.19 and 60.25 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.47 : 212.19 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.47/212.19 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.47x = 212.19 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.47x = 12,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,783.92/141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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