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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 212.27 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 212.27 and 90.38 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 212.27 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/212.27 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 212.27 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 19,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185.04/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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