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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.61 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.61 and 133.85 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.61 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.61 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.61 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 28,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324.86/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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