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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 211.83 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 211.83 and 129.13 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 211.83 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/211.83 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 211.83 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 27,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353.61/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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