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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.05, 211.26 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.05, 211.26 and 131.55 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.05 : 211.26 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.05/211.26 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.05x = 211.26 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.05x = 27,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791.25/141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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