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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 210.54 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 210.54 and 131.82 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 210.54 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/210.54 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 210.54 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 27,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753.38/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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