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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.31 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.31 and 60.33 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.31 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.31 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.31 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 12,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,808.66/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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