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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 211.88 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 211.88 and 90.24 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 211.88 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/211.88 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 211.88 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 19,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.05/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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