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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 210.95 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 210.95 and 136.44 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 210.95 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/210.95 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 210.95 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 28,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,782.02/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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