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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.54, 212.31 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.54, 212.31 and 135.60 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.54 : 212.31 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.54/212.31 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.54x = 212.31 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.54x = 28,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789.24/141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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