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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 210.95 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 210.95 and 136.99 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 210.95 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/210.95 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 210.95 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 28,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898.90/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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