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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.32 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.32 and 137.19 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.32 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.32 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.32 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 28,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990.99/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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