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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 211.43 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 211.43 and 134.56 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 211.43 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/211.43 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 211.43 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 28,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.02/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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