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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 212.08 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 212.08 and 137.35 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 212.08 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/212.08 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 212.08 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 29,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,129.19/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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