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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 212.96 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 212.96 and 59.67 is: 89.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 212.96 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/212.96 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 212.96 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 12,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.47/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.50

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