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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 211.97 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 211.97 and 90.21 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 211.97 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/211.97 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 211.97 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 19,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.36/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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