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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.30 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.30 and 135.46 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.30 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.30 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.30 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 28,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756.42/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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