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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.88 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.88 and 134.60 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.88 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.88 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.88 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 28,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.33/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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