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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 210.51 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 210.51 and 130.85 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 210.51 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/210.51 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 210.51 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 27,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544.18/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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