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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 212.23 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 212.23 and 60.31 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 212.23 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/212.23 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 212.23 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 12,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799.59/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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