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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 213.29 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 213.29 and 90.62 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 213.29 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/213.29 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 213.29 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 19,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327.35/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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