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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.60 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.60 and 59.51 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.60 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.60 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.60 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 12,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652.51/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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