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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 211.62 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 211.62 and 137.84 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 211.62 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/211.62 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 211.62 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 29,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170.57/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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