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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 212.18 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 212.18 and 90.12 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 212.18 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/212.18 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 212.18 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 19,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.21/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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