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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 212.09 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 212.09 and 132.97 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 212.09 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/212.09 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 212.09 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 28,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.94/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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