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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 213.04 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 213.04 and 90.73 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 213.04 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/213.04 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 213.04 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 19,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328.05/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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