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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.60 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.60 and 136.42 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.60 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.60 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.60 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 28,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,866.47/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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