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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 213.22 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 213.22 and 139.71 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 213.22 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/213.22 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 213.22 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 29,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788.97/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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