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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 211.46 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 211.46 and 129.33 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 211.46 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/211.46 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 211.46 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 27,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.48/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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