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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 211.16 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 211.16 and 133.50 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 211.16 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/211.16 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 211.16 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 28,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.19/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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