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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 212.05 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 212.05 and 127.06 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 212.05 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/212.05 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 212.05 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 26,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943.07/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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