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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 212.80 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 212.80 and 135.24 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 212.80 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/212.80 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 212.80 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 28,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779.07/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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