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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 211.38 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 211.38 and 137.69 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 211.38 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/211.38 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 211.38 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 29,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104.91/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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