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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 211.46 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 211.46 and 133.08 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 211.46 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/211.46 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 211.46 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 28,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140.43/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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