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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.63 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.63 and 90.65 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.63 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.63 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.63 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 19,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,274.99/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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