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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 211.46 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 211.46 and 136.74 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 211.46 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/211.46 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 211.46 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 28,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.73/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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