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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 212.72 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 212.72 and 60.57 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 212.72 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/212.72 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 212.72 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 12,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,884.45/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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