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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 212.13 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 212.13 and 137.97 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 212.13 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/212.13 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 212.13 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 29,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,267.58/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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