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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 212.14 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 212.14 and 90.22 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 212.14 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/212.14 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 212.14 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 19,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.82/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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