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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 211.14 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 211.14 and 134.19 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 211.14 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/211.14 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 211.14 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 28,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.88/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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