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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 211.24 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 211.24 and 134.01 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 211.24 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/211.24 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 211.24 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 28,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.58/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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