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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 210.94 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 210.94 and 134.70 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 210.94 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/210.94 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 210.94 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 28,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,413.62/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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