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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 210.40 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 210.40 and 133.44 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 210.40 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/210.40 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 210.40 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 28,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,075.78/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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