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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.50 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.50 and 129.83 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.50 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.50 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.50 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 27,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457.99/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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