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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 212.07 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 212.07 and 89.97 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 212.07 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/212.07 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 212.07 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 19,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,079.94/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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