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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.57 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.57 and 90.44 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.57 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.57 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.57 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 19,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.38/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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