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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 211.83 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 211.83 and 140.06 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 211.83 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/211.83 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 211.83 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 29,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.91/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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