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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 212.46 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 212.46 and 140.43 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 212.46 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/212.46 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 212.46 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 29,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,835.76/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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