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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 211.07 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 211.07 and 136.50 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 211.07 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/211.07 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 211.07 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 28,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,811.06/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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