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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 212.34 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 212.34 and 60.50 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 212.34 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/212.34 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 212.34 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 12,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846.57/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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