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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 213.05 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 213.05 and 133.44 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 213.05 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/213.05 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 213.05 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 28,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429.73/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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