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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.82 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.82 and 90.54 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.82 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.82 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.82 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 19,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268.72/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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