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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.29 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.29 and 127.17 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.29 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.29 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.29 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 26,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,869.75/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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