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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 210.87 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 210.87 and 134.04 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 210.87 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/210.87 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 210.87 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 28,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265.01/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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