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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 213.11 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 213.11 and 137.51 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 213.11 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/213.11 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 213.11 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 29,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,304.07/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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