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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.49 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.49 and 126.89 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.49 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.49 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.49 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 26,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834.27/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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