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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.33 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.33 and 85.99 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.33 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.33 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.33 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 18,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258.26/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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