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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 210.19 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 210.19 and 135.96 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 210.19 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/210.19 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 210.19 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 28,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577.56/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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