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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 211.60 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 211.60 and 129.63 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 211.60 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/211.60 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 211.60 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 27,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428.65/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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