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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.50 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.50 and 134.16 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.50 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.50 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.50 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 28,374.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374.84/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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