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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 211.50 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 211.50 and 136.56 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 211.50 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/211.50 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 211.50 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 28,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882.44/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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