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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 212.23 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 212.23 and 136.84 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 212.23 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/212.23 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 212.23 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 29,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041.55/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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