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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 212.59 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 212.59 and 60.54 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 212.59 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/212.59 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 212.59 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 12,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,870.20/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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