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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 210.41 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 210.41 and 139.30 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 210.41 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/210.41 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 210.41 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 29,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,308.36/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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