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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.48 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.48 and 135.29 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.48 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.48 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.48 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 28,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744.68/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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