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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 212.82 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 212.82 and 90.64 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 212.82 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/212.82 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 212.82 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 19,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288.94/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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