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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 210.42 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 210.42 and 133.32 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 210.42 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/210.42 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 210.42 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 28,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,053.19/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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