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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 211.13 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 211.13 and 135.94 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 211.13 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/211.13 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 211.13 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 28,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701.01/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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