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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 212.95 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 212.95 and 133.52 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 212.95 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/212.95 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 212.95 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 28,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432.19/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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