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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 212.18 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 212.18 and 133.01 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 212.18 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/212.18 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 212.18 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 28,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221.33/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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