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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.54 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.54 and 136.60 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.54 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.54 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.54 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 28,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896.36/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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