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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 211.22 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 211.22 and 135.08 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 211.22 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/211.22 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 211.22 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 28,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.60/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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