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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 210.81 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 210.81 and 133.20 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 210.81 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/210.81 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 210.81 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 28,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.89/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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