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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.63 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.63 and 134.50 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.63 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.63 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.63 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 28,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598.74/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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