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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 212.54 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 212.54 and 60.54 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 212.54 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/212.54 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 212.54 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 12,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866.87/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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