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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.77 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.77 and 137.58 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.77 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.77 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.77 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 29,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135.32/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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