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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.01, 211.80 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.01, 211.80 and 136.15 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.01 : 211.80 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.01/211.80 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.01x = 211.80 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.01x = 28,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836.57/141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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