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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 213 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 213 and 90.96 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 213 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/213 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 213 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 19,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374.48/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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