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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 210.40 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 210.40 and 132.09 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 210.40 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/210.40 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 210.40 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 27,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791.74/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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