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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.11 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.11 and 90.17 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.11 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.11 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.11 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 19,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.96/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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