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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 211.68 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 211.68 and 135.20 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 211.68 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/211.68 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 211.68 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 28,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619.14/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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