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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 210.74 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 210.74 and 136 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 210.74 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/210.74 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 210.74 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 28,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660.64/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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