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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.80 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.80 and 136.88 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.80 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.80 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.80 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 28,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.18/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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