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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.50, 211.76 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.50, 211.76 and 133.62 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 211.76 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/211.76 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 211.76 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 28,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295.37/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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