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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 212.84 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 212.84 and 134.74 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 212.84 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/212.84 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 212.84 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 28,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678.06/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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