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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 212.75 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 212.75 and 126.45 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 212.75 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/212.75 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 212.75 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 26,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,901.61/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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