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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.72 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.72 and 126.04 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.72 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.72 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.72 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 26,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685.19/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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