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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 212.02 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 212.02 and 135.38 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 212.02 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/212.02 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 212.02 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 28,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.27/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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