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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 211.08 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 211.08 and 137.12 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 211.08 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/211.08 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 211.08 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 28,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943.29/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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