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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 212.73 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 212.73 and 90.47 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 212.73 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/212.73 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 212.73 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 19,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,244.62/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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