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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.54 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.54 and 90.32 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.54 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.54 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.54 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 19,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.99/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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