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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 210.20 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 210.20 and 139.73 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 210.20 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/210.20 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 210.20 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 29,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,369.50/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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