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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 212.04 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 212.04 and 132.48 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 212.04 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/212.04 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 212.04 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 28,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.06/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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