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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 193.83 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 193.83 and 130.27 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 193.83 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/193.83 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 193.83 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 25,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250.23/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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