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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 211.28 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 211.28 and 135.10 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 211.28 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/211.28 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 211.28 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 28,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543.93/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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