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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 213.23 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 213.23 and 90.73 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 213.23 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/213.23 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 213.23 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 19,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346.36/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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