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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.71 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.71 and 132.62 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.71 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.71 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.71 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 28,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.98/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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