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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 211.43 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 211.43 and 139.64 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 211.43 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/211.43 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 211.43 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 29,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524.09/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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