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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 211.86 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 211.86 and 138.68 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 211.86 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/211.86 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 211.86 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 29,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,380.74/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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