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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 211.92 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 211.92 and 90.12 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 211.92 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/211.92 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 211.92 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 19,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,098.23/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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