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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 212.37 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 212.37 and 90.15 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 212.37 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/212.37 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 212.37 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 19,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.16/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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