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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.07 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.07 and 135.28 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.07 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.07 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.07 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 28,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,688.83/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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