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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 212.31 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 212.31 and 90.27 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 212.31 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/212.31 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 212.31 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 19,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.22/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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