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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 212.36 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 212.36 and 133.16 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 212.36 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/212.36 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 212.36 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 28,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,276.13/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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