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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 212.88 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 212.88 and 135.50 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 212.88 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/212.88 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 212.88 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 28,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,845.24/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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