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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 211.62 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 211.62 and 134.23 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 211.62 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/211.62 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 211.62 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 28,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,404.02/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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