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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.45 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.45 and 134.97 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.45 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.45 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.45 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 28,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673.70/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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