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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.07, 210.32 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.07, 210.32 and 137.46 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.07 : 210.32 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.07/210.32 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.07x = 210.32 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.07x = 28,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,909.90/141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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