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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 212.88 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 212.88 and 90.36 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 212.88 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/212.88 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 212.88 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 19,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235.84/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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