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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.61 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.61 and 140.59 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.61 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.61 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.61 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 29,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751.13/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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