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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.32 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.32 and 133.84 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.32 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.32 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.32 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 28,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416.91/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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