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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 211.57 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 211.57 and 89.85 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 211.57 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/211.57 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 211.57 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 19,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.56/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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